by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 13, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On Ways to Lower Your Real Estate Investment Risks: Focus on predictable rental income rather than speculative property value increases. Account for all costs, including vacancies, maintenance, and management, using the 50% Rule as a guideline. Conduct...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 12, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On The Best Renovations Before Selling Your Home: Focus on curb appeal and first impressions, including updating the front door, landscaping, and power washing the exterior. Simple interior upgrades, such as painting, refinishing floors, and updating...
by G. Brian Davis | Last updated Aug 8, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture to Attract High-ROI Family Renters: Safe neighborhoods and good schools top families’ wish lists. Kid-friendly properties with fenced yards near parks win family hearts. Flexible, longer leases with renewal perks keep families around....
by Denise Supplee | Last updated Jul 24, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture on How To Handle Bad Tenants: Identifying excuse-makers, nitpickers, and slobs early through thorough tenant screening, including credit and eviction history, as well as observing their behavior and current living conditions. Maintain professionalism...
by Jim Cirigliano | Last updated Jul 25, 2024 | Active Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On How Disruptive Technology is Changing Real Estate Investing Platforms like Fundrise and Groundfloor democratize real estate investing, allowing individuals to pool funds for property ventures. Tech-enabled investment clubs offer fractional ownership...
by Denise Supplee | Last updated Jul 19, 2024 | Property Management, Spark Blog |
The Big Picture On State And Federal Rental Application Laws: Landlords must avoid discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. Federal law requires landlords to accommodate service and emotional support...